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Bo Diddley Blues Concert Poster Piere's Fort Wayne Indiana 1998

$ 39.6

Availability: 94 in stock
  • Genre: Blues
  • Industry: Music

    Description

    An original concert poster for Bo Diddley performing at the Piere's Entertainment Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Sunday, May 17th 1998.
    There is a handwritten black marker  "Bo" at top middle below Bo Diddley that could be an autograph -- not sure.
    On cardboard 14x22 inches and in excellent condition for its age with maybe some light general wear/handling -- please see pictures for condition and ask question in advance if helpful.  Mailed well packed with insurance.   Many blues and folk and etc.posters still in the collection and will list more soon ....
    Wikipedia:
    "
    Ellas Otha Bates
    (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as
    Bo Diddley
    , was an American guitarist and singer who played a key role in the transition from the
    blues
    to
    rock and roll
    . He influenced many artists, including
    Buddy Holly
    ,
    Elvis Presley
    ,
    the Beatles
    ,
    the Rolling Stones
    ,
    [5]
    the Animals
    ,
    George Thorogood
    ,
    Syd Barrett
    ,
    [6]
    and
    the Clash
    . His use of
    African rhythms
    and a
    signature beat
    , a simple five-
    accent
    hambone rhythm
    , is a cornerstone of
    hip hop
    ,
    rock
    , and
    pop music
    . In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the
    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
    in 1987, the
    Blues Hall of Fame
    in 2003, and the
    Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame
    in 2017. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the
    Rhythm and Blues Foundation
    and the
    Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
    . Diddley is also recognized for his technical innovations, including his use of tremolo and reverb effects to enhance the sound of his distinctive rectangular-shaped guitars.
    "